Hockey India on Wednesday recommended ace Goalkeeper PR Sreejesh for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, while the experienced duo of Senior Men Hockey team’s Midfielder Chinglensana Singh Kangujam …
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Although United Nations Regional Commissions have been in existence for more than 70 years, for the first time ever, each one is currently headed by a woman designated by Secretary-General …
Women at helm of every UN Regional Commission is a step towards achieving gender parity by 2030 Read More
Deaths caused by infections from antibiotic-resistant bacteria will skyrocket over the next two decades, along with huge economic costs, without immediate, ambitious and coordinated action, the UN World Health Organisation …
UN, global health agencies sound alarm on drug-resistant infections to reduce ‘staggering number’ of future deaths Read More
Justice can be hard to come by in countries hit by conflict. To ensure that communities can settle disputes, and see criminals lawfully punished, UN peacekeeping missions support mobile courts, …
UN peacekeeping missions support mobile courts to bring justice to people in world’s conflict zones Read More
A spurt in king of fruits Mango flowering across the State has completely changed the scenario and experts predict a yield not less than nine lakh tones this year in …
High yield of King of fruits Mango this year: Experts Read More
Samikhsya Bureau Despite strong economic growth in 2018, undernourishment rose for the third year in a row, with 821 million people in the world now facing chronic food deprivation, says …
Rural revitalisation key to eco growth, says 2019 Global Food Policy Report; 821 mn malnourished worldwide Read More
China’s international trade and economic development plan, The Belt and Road Initiative – could contribute to a more equitable, prosperous world, and to reversing the negative impact of climate change, …
China’s Belt and Road Forum: UN Chief calls for inclusive, sustainable development Read More
Siddhartha Mohanty has assumed charge as Chief Operating Officer of LIC Housing Finance Ltd, the company announced on Thursday. Mr Mohanty started his career as a direct recruit officer with …
Mohanty takes charge of LIC Housing Ltd as COO Read More
Russia has successfully tested the world’s first floating nuclear power plant (NPP), a subsidiary of Rosatom nuclear corporation confirmed on Wednesday. “Successful tests are a great achievement of a large …
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Traditional knowledge is at the core of indigenous identity, culture and heritage around the world, the chair of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues said at the annual …
Traditional knowledge at ‘core’ of indigenous heritage Read More